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Tuesday's election could redefine Los Angeles city government

March 5, 2013 – On March 5, Los Angeles citizens will have the chance to guide the next 8 years in their city by voting for mayor and school board, among other positions. Despite the importance of these contests, turnout has historically been low (Daily Breeze). »

Newark teachers to vote on groundbreaking contract

October 28, 2012 – The new contract would elevate the teaching profession by focusing on improving student learning and rewarding great teaching (The New York Times). »

E4E Teacher Mariya Pushkantser: Student Feedback Should Be Part of Teacher Evaluations

January 30, 2012 – E4E member and Bronx middle school teacher Mariya Pushkantser reflects on her own surprising experience with student feedback and calls for its inclusion in a new teacher evaluation system. »

As Evaluation Talks Resume, Teachers Press for a Resolution

January 26, 2012 – E4E teachers and their peers from the 33 persistently lowest achieving schools in New York City wrote a letter to Chancellor Dennis Walcott and UFT President Michael Mulgrew asking them to agree on teacher evaluations and restore funding to their schools. »